o·le·ag·i·nous (  l - j  -ns)adj. 1. Of or relating to oil. 2. Falsely or smugly earnest; unctuous: oleaginous flattery. See Synonyms at unctuous. [From Middle English oliaginose and from French oléagineux (from Old French), both from Latin ole  ginus, of the olive tree, from olea, olive tree, alteration (influenced by oleum, olive oil) of ol va; see olive.]o le·agi·nous·ly adv.o le·agi·nous·ness n. |
oleaginous [ˌəʊlɪˈædʒɪnəs]
adj
1. (Chemistry) resembling or having the properties of oil
2. (Chemistry) containing or producing oil
[from Latin oleāginus, from olea olive; see also oil]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | oleaginous - unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech; "buttery praise"; "gave him a fulsome introduction"; "an oily sycophantic press agent"; "oleaginous hypocrisy"; "smarmy self-importance"; "the unctuous Uriah Heep"; "soapy compliments" insincere - lacking sincerity; "a charming but thoroughly insincere woman"; "their praise was extravagant and insincere" |
| 2. | oleaginous - containing an unusual amount of grease or oil; "greasy hamburgers"; "oily fried potatoes"; "oleaginous seeds" |
Translations
oleaginous [ˌəʊlɪˈædʒɪnəs] adj → oleaginoso/a, oleoso/a
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